Next Geosolutions secures NSL interconnector contracts

The Focus 3 ROTV will deliver high-resolution datasets for route design and engineering, as well as subsea asset inspections utilising its simultaneous sensor package.

Carlo Pinto, Next Geosolutions’ sales and marketing director said: “We’re extremely proud to have the opportunity to contribute to the NSL electricity link which, once completed, will be the longest subsea interconnector in the world.
“This project is an important part of Europe’s future electricity system. The interconnectors allow countries to trade power, helping to ensure safe, secure and affordable energy supplies, so it is crucial these are surveyed to a high standard.”

With a planned capacity of 1,400 MW, the interconnector will be able to transport enough electricity to power nearly 750,000 homes helping both countries to meet their domestic energy demand.

National Grid North Sea Link Ltd, a National Grid subsidiary, and Statnett are working together to construct the subsea interconnector, when constructed this will consist of approximately 720km High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable. The developers plan for the link to be operational in 2021 connecting Kvilldal in Norway and Blyth in the UK.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff recently announced its appointment by National Grid to provide cable manufacturing quality and inspection services on the €2bn project.

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